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KORG Delta MIDI
installation manual
v 1.0
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Summary of Contents for LaLaLand KORG Delta MIDI

  • Page 1 KORG Delta MIDI installation manual v 1.0...
  • Page 2 Introduction Great care has been taken to make sure this installation is as simple as possible. The LaLaLand Delta MIDI Board plugs in between the existing Delta main board PCB, and existing Delta connectors. Delta MIDI Kit: Optional Filter and Gate control via two solder points.
  • Page 3 Content Delta MIDI Board 3x Cables 3x prewired MIDI sockets plus 6x screws & 6x nuts MIDI Jack drilling template 4x Spacers and 4x screws cutout cutout cutout cutout cutout...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Unplug from power remove four screws on front panel remove four screws on back panel and three screws underneath, backside. Open synth On the Delta board, locate the six connectors marked 1-6 (upper left= 1, lower right= 6) and the Yellow (11) & Blue (10) cables as well as the Power Cable (WS5)
  • Page 5 Unplug cables 1-6 Unplug Yellow (11)/ Blue (10) cables from centre of board Also unplug Power Cable WS5 (marking on board) Cables 1-6 Yellow (11) & Blue (10) WS5 Power Cable...
  • Page 6 Also unplug the bottom Right cable from the front PCB on the Delta (Connector 7) Remove the six screws holding the main Delta board in place. Now the Delta board should move freely (four of the screws will be replaced with new screws holding the MIDI Board, two will be reused)
  • Page 7 Holding the Delta Board plug in JST connectors 1-3 of MIDI Board into Delta Main Board Now connect JST connectors 4-6...
  • Page 8 Put both boards into place The following step is usually not needed! In rare cases the cable which connects the keybed to the Delta Board is a tad bit short after installing the MIDI Board and requires to be relocated as follows: Start by unscrewing and moving the Joystick assembly, exposing the cable.
  • Page 9 Place spacers between boards Insert provided screws but perhaps it is best not to fasten the boards until tests have been fully completed...
  • Page 10 Connect JST connectors 1-6 to MIDI Board Connect Yellow (11) and Blue (10) cables back into the centre of Delta Main Board Connect Cable 7 from Delta Front Panel to BUSBARS connector on MIDI Board (cutting cable-ties is needed for the cable to reach the MIDI Board)
  • Page 11 Use provided 8 pin cable and connect to TODELTA connector on MIDI Board Now connect the TODELTA cable to Front Panel Connection (orientation: Black Wire facing up) Make sure it is seated correctly; not off by one pin or so.
  • Page 12 Plug WS5 Power Connector onto MIDI Board PWRIN Connect PWROUT from MIDI Board to Delta Main Board WS5 Connector using provided cable. Make sure that Pin 1 (-15) on MIDI Board is connected to -15 on the Main Board(same position as white wire on original cable) Orient Power Cable correctly! (COLORS OF PROVIDED POWER CABLE MAY DIFFER!)
  • Page 13 Testing (MIDI OUT and general operation) Power on synth (be careful, HIGH Voltage inside Synth!) Play keyboard, you should hear the synth and see the Green MIDIOUT LED on the MIDI Board light up. If not, verify all connections and front panel settings. If ok, turn off synth and unplug from power before proceeding to next steps.
  • Page 14 Optional: Gate and Filter Control Installation Only two solder points are needed. Using the provided two pin cable you can easily install the optional Filter and Gate control. Solder Black Wire to Center front panel as pictured Solder Red Wire to Center front panel, right-most side, as pictured. Black Wire = Filter Wire = Gate...
  • Page 15 MIDI Connectors Installation For drilling on back panel use provided drilling template. (Precaution: Place a towel or equivalent over the internal boards, metal fragments are not wanted on the PCBs ;) Place Drilling Template and align Start by drilling 2mm Guide Holes. Drill from the back (outside->) Proceed to drilling 14mm holes;...
  • Page 16 Testing MIDI IN Keep synth open for observation. Plug in synth and power on (be careful, HIGH Voltage inside Synth!). Connect MIDI from Controller/DAW MIDI OUT to Delta MIDI IN (Default Setting: MIDI Channel 1) Play MIDI Controller/DAW Verify Red MIDIIN LED on MIDI Board If ok, you should hear sound.
  • Page 17 Finalizing Use cable-ties and fasten cables for a clean, neat & fashionable look. Your board installation should look somewhat like this: Close synth and fasten screws.